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17 Aug

Tarapith Fire Tragedy: Four Killed in Hotel Blaze as Sawan Monday Draws Devotees

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Birbhum (Rajeev Sharma): A pre-dawn fire at a hotel in West Bengal's Birbhum district claimed four lives on Monday, with devotees who had travelled to Tarapith for Sawan Monday reportedly among those staying at the premises. The fire broke out at around 4 am, catching hotel occupants off guard while many of them were asleep. The incident occurred amid a heavy influx of devotees in Tarapith for the religious observance. Following an alert, fire brigade personnel reached the location and launched an operation to bring the situation under control. Rescue teams also began searching the hotel for people who could…

17 Aug

Jharkhand Student Protest Intensifies as JPSC-JSSC Aspirants Demand Government Action

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Ranchi (Rajeev Sharma): The standoff between student protesters and the Jharkhand government continues as the agitation by JPSC-JSSC aspirants entered its 24th day on Monday, with several students still maintaining an indefinite hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium. Among those observing the fast is student protester Prem Nayak. Four protesters are currently on hunger strike as the aspirants press the state government to address their pending demands. The latest development comes ahead of another round of discussions between representatives of the protesting students and the state government. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday, with the students…

17 Aug

Vande Mataram Row: Delhi Police Examines Complaint Over Alleged Disturbance at AICC Event

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A complaint concerning an alleged disturbance during the rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ at the Congress Independence Day programme is currently being looked into by the Delhi Police. The incident is said to have occurred during the August 15 celebrations organised at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in the national capital. Advocate Shubh Sharma approached the IP Estate Police Station with a complaint naming Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The complaint alleges that the singing of the national song was deliberately interrupted or disturbed during the function. The complainant has requested police action…

17 Aug

Ashokdham Temple Tragedy: Six Dead After Crowd Surge in Lakhisarai, Several Injured

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Lakhisarai (Rajeev Sharma): A major crowd-related incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar’s Lakhisarai claimed six lives and left several people injured on Monday morning, officials said. The incident took place as a large number of devotees gathered at the temple. According to district authorities, the crowd increased sharply during the early morning hours, creating pressure around the area where barricades had been installed to regulate the movement of devotees. Barricade Gives Way Amid Heavy Crowd Lakhisarai District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar said the administration had anticipated a substantial turnout and had made arrangements accordingly. However, the gathering became unusually large. The…

17 Aug

Nag Panchami and Sawan Somwar Bring Devotees to Shiva Temples Across the Country

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Shiva temples in different parts of India saw a surge in devotional activity as worshippers marked Nag Panchami along with the third Monday of Sawan. Devotees reached temples from the early hours to participate in prayers and seek blessings. The combination of the two auspicious occasions added to the religious fervour, with special worship ceremonies being held at several temples. Early Morning Prayers and Abhishek Devotees offered prayers to Lord Shiva and the Nag Devta, with traditional rituals including jal abhishek, milk offerings, flowers and bel leaves being performed at temples. Many worshippers also observed a…

17 Aug

Lakshmi Mittal’s Steel Plant in Ukraine Hit in Russian Strike; Two Dead, 14 Injured

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Kryvyi Rih (Rajeev Sharma): A Russian missile attack has struck the ArcelorMittal steel and mining complex in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, leaving two people dead and 14 workers injured. The industrial facility, associated with Indian-origin billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, was forced to partially scale back operations after key infrastructure was damaged. The attack adds to a growing series of strikes on industrial and strategic sites as Russia and Ukraine intensify their long-range aerial campaign. Operations disrupted after strike ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, one of Ukraine’s biggest steelmaking facilities, confirmed that one of its sites had been damaged. Energy installations and equipment supporting blast-furnace…

17 Aug

Punjab Weather Update: Two-Day Rain Spell to Intensify, Amritsar Records Highest Rainfall

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is likely to witness another spell of active monsoon weather, with heavy rain forecast in parts of the state on August 17 and 18. The Meteorological Department expects cloudy conditions and light to moderate showers across several areas, while isolated locations could receive intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. The weather is expected to become comparatively calmer after August 18. Between August 19 and 22, only scattered showers are likely, and no weather alert has been issued for these days. Amritsar receives 40.1 mm rain Amritsar emerged as the wettest location in the state during the previous…

17 Aug

Himachal Pradesh Weather: Rain to Remain Active, Mandi and Kangra Face Risk of Heavy Showers

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain under the influence of an active monsoon system, with rainfall expected across much of the state. While most areas may receive light to moderate showers, isolated pockets could witness heavy to very heavy rain, particularly in parts of Mandi, Chamba and Kangra. The continuing wet spell has raised concerns over landslides and road blockages in vulnerable hill areas. Residents and tourists have been advised to exercise caution, especially during periods of intense rainfall. Mandi, Chamba and Kangra likely to receive heavier rain The Meteorological Department has indicated that rainfall activity could…

16 Aug

SWITCH Mobility Pledges to Accelerate its Shift to Zero-Emission Mobility on India's 80th Independence Day

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SWITCH Mobility, a global manufacturer of electric buses and light commercial vehicles and part of the Hinduja Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to further reduce its carbon footprint and accelerate the adoption of zero-emission mobility across the country. The pledge is in line with Government of India’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 with Net-Zero by 2070. SWITCH Mobility Pledges to Accelerate its Shift to Zero-Emission Mobility on India's 80th Independence Day Mr. Ganesh Mani, CEO, SWITCH Mobility, said, “As India marks 80 years of independence, we at SWITCH Mobility are proud to pledge our continued commitment to a…

16 Aug

Maharashtra FDA Questions Vimal Elaichi Campaign Featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has sought explanations from Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their appearance in a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, amid concerns that the campaign could indirectly promote Vimal Pan Masala. The regulator has issued show-cause notices to the actors as part of its examination of whether the advertisement crosses the line into surrogate promotion of a tobacco-related product. Advertisement under regulatory lens The FDA has raised questions about the way the Vimal brand is portrayed in the campaign. Officials are examining its branding, dialogue and presentation to determine…